2005 Cadillac XLR vs. 1956 Packard Patrician
To start off, 2005 Cadillac XLR is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Packard Patrician. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Packard Patrician would be higher. At 6,135 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Packard Patrician is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Cadillac XLR (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1956 Packard Patrician. (286 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Cadillac XLR should accelerate faster than 1956 Packard Patrician. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Packard Patrician weights approximately 421 kg more than 2005 Cadillac XLR.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1956 Packard Patrician (549 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Cadillac XLR. (420 Nm). This means 1956 Packard Patrician will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Cadillac XLR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Cadillac XLR | 1956 Packard Patrician | |
| Make | Cadillac | Packard |
| Model | XLR | Patrician |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4572 cc | 6135 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 549 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1654 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 77 L |
